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Shiraz in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Shiraz in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Shiraz in January 2025

Good Weather
Cool
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Shiraz in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +11°C and approximately 16 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 78 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Shiraz;
  • January is usually the wettest month of the year in Shiraz;

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
78 mm
Total precipitation
62%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Shiraz has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Shiraz in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Shiraz for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +12°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of -4°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +13°C to +16°C.

Is Shiraz warm or cold in January?

Shiraz is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +14°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Shiraz, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Shiraz in January

Shiraz weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+14°C+11°C+13°C
Min. temperature
-9°C-12°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+23°C+22°C+24°C
Rainfall
66 mm78 mm65 mm
Wind
0 m/s0 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
59%62%58%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
171615
Cloudy days
1098
Rainy days
455
Snowy days
010

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +14°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 66 mm to 78 mm. Humidity rises from 59% to 62%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 0 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 17 sunny days in December to 16 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Shiraz in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Shiraz is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Shiraz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 117 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Shiraz, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Shiraz wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 16% chance of precipitation and 78 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Shiraz based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Shiraz.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Shiraz?

This is the weather in Shiraz in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+13°C
2 January
🌧️
+7°C
3 January
🌧️
+11°C
4 January
☁️
+10°C
5 January
☀️
+11°C
6 January
☀️
+9°C
7 January
☀️
+11°C
8 January
☀️
+13°C
9 January
☀️
+15°C
10 January
☀️
+15°C
11 January
☁️
+14°C
12 January
☀️
+17°C
13 January
☀️
+17°C
14 January
🌧️
+13°C
15 January
🌧️
+10°C
16 January
☁️
+10°C
17 January
☁️
+12°C
18 January
🌧️
+8°C
19 January
☀️
+10°C
20 January
☀️
+8°C
21 January
☀️
+7°C
22 January
☀️
+11°C
23 January
☀️
+13°C
24 January
☀️
+15°C
25 January
☀️
+16°C
26 January
☀️
+17°C
27 January
☁️
+16°C
28 January
☀️
+13°C
29 January
☁️
+13°C
30 January
☀️
+15°C
31 January
🌫️
+16°C
In January 2023 Shiraz had 18 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 5%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Shiraz climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Shiraz in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+8°C) and the highest in 2010 (+17°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1991 with 239 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Shiraz in January:

Is January a good time to visit Shiraz?

January is a really good time to go to Shiraz. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Shiraz.

Can you sunbathe in Shiraz in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Shiraz rainy in January?

Shiraz is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Shiraz in January?

The amount of sunny days in Shiraz during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Iran

Check out the weather for other cities in Iran.

Monthly weather in Shiraz

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Shiraz, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.